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Bonjour, Bon Soir Ou Bonsoir ?

Bonjour ! The first French word many people ever learn: bonjour ! It looks simple – but is hiding more subtleties than you expect. What is un bon jour? When should you use Bonne nuit ? What’s the deal with Bonne journée ? Is there

How to Compliment Someone (in French)

Bonjour ! Complimenting someone properly is a simple way to brighten someone’s day, and it can mean a lot to them – and to you. It’s also an artform: you need pointers and practice to do it in another language! In today’s episode, we’ll see

French Dining: Table Manners & Etiquette

Discover the French dining etiquette do’s and don’ts. Including weird superstitions, unwritten dining rules, some basic French table vocabularies & more!

5 French Word Pairs That Look Like Opposites

Bonjour ! Underrated difficulty of French language: some words look like they should be opposites… but aren’t. There, the rules you know about antonyms can deceive you: you might try to use them to express an idea, but still end up saying something completely different.

Family Matters: French Words to Talk about Your Loved Ones

Bonjour ! “Happy are those who, knowing the value of a sweet life of tranquillity, rests their heart in the midst of their own family.” -Montesquieu So today, let’s rest our heart in the midst of a French family! How do we address each other?

Captivate Your Audience, Make Friends: Telling a Story in French

Bonjour ! Trading stories is the oldest tradition that still exist in our everyday lives. It helps us laugh, bond, connect to each other. Today I’ll show you how to tell your stories, in French! With these exact scripts and sentences you can use immediately,

6 French Words That Also Mean Their Opposite

Bonjour ! Some French words mean their own opposite. Isn’t that fascinating? Depending on the context, you might end up accidentally saying the opposite of what you want. And this could be (literally) terrible!

5 Weird French Expressions to Sound Like a Native

Bonjour ! To sound like a native, you can work hard, or take a few shortcuts. As students often testify, it takes only a few special expressions to sound surprisingly French! Breaking duck legs, cooking beans, fishing eels… Let’s dive in a few weird, funny

Little Language: How French Children Speak

Bonjour ! French people start to talk after around one or two years after they’re born. Surprisingly, we don’t immediately write existentialist treaties; we start with childish words and grammar. So how can you talk to French children? What are their special speaking quirks? Do

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